Reviews

I have just come back from a very relaxing and peaceful weekend at The Pleasaunce in Overstrand near Cromer in Norfolk.

My room was perfectly clean and well decorated. It had ample storage space, was warm as toast and also had a beautiful firm bed and a washbasin which was spotless.

I am a vegetarian, but was always provided with excellent meals while I was there. Packed lunches can be supplied for a small charge and these offered a wonderful choice and were beautifully prepared. Service at The Pleasaunce was always with a smile and nothing was too much trouble. We were waited on by friendly staff who wore white gloves which added to the quality of the standards there.

The gardens are large and beautifully unique in their design. The lawn appears to sweep down to a panoramic view of the sea, though a low wall at the border conceals a narrow lane parallel to it between the garden and the coast. The grounds contain a small chapel at the bottom of the garden which is an even more peaceful place to sit and feel at rest.

There is also a bungalow on the estate which sleeps four people. It has a wet room rather than an ordinary bathroom and is accessible and suitable for disabled occupants. It has a kitchen so can be self-catering with a beautifully decorated and modernised interior.

I would think that it is almost essential to have one's own transport if staying at The Pleasaunce, though there is a bus service to the village. Overstrand itself is very peaceful and quiet, though contains a pub, a wonderful garden centre, a cafe overlooking the sea, a post office, a stationers/grocery store, hairdressers and other small businesses.

My room had neither television nor radio and this made it even more peaceful. To open the window in the morning and just hear the rush of the waves and birdsong is truly therapeutic. If you need a break from the madness of the busy world, I would recommend The Pleasaunce. If you can though, book as early as possible as it is so memorable that many people return to it year after year.